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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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